Tiwanaku: The Rise, Expansion, Culture, Collapse, and Enduring Influence of an Ancient Andean Civilization - Tapa blanda

Tiwanaku (Paperback)

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. What happens when a civilization built on abundance begins to lose the very environment that made its greatness possible? Tiwanaku takes you into the remarkable history of an ancient Andean civilization that transformed the difficult landscape around Lake Titicaca into a center of agricultural wealth, political influence, artistic achievement, and sacred authority. From raised-field agriculture and enormous crop surpluses to the expansion of Tiwanaku's influence across the southern Andes, discover how a society rooted in the high Altiplano developed connections with distant communities. Explore the importance of maize, coca, chicha, trade, colonization, religion, and the resources that shaped the ambitions of Tiwanaku's elite. Few stories reveal more clearly how closely human societies can depend on their environment. When Tiwanaku encountered Wari in the Moquegua Valley, competition over water exposed a vulnerability that would become increasingly important. Later, a long decline in rainfall weakened the agricultural system that had supported the civilization for generations. The hidden truth behind Tiwanaku's collapse was not a single dramatic defeat. Its decline unfolded gradually through changing water levels, failing agriculture, population movement, and growing pressure on the political and social structures that had sustained the great city. Along the way, you will encounter monumental stone figures, the Sun Gate, elaborate ceramics, textiles, sacred rituals, possible offerings, and the enduring memory of a city whose political power eventually disappeared. Why does Tiwanaku still matter? Because its achievements survived its collapse. Its influence continued through art, religion, cultural memory, and monuments that remained standing long after the city fell silent. Whether you are fascinated by ancient civilizations, Andean history, archaeology, cultural change, or the rise and fall of complex societies, this book offers a compelling journey through Tiwanaku's remarkable story. Ready to uncover the world beyond the ruins? Get your copy today and discover the civilization that refused to disappear completely. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798193563686

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